Herod: King of the Jews and Friend of the Romans examines the life, work, and influence of this controversial figure, who remains the most highly visible of the Roman client kings under Augustus. Herod's rule shaped the world in which Christianity arose and his influence can still be seen today. In this expanded second edition, additions to the original text include discussion of the archaeological evidence of Herod's activity, his building program, numismatic evidence, and consideration of the roles and activities of other client kings in relation to Herod. This volume includes new maps and numerous photographs, and these coupled with the new additions to the text make this a valuable tool for those interested in the wider Roman world of the late first century BCE at both under- and postgraduate levels. Herod remains the definitive study of the life and activities of the king known traditionally as Herod the Great.

The first book-length comparative and interdisciplinary treatment of divine envy and vengeance in the biblical and classical worlds.

The first monograph examining the implied metaphysics of the quest for the historical Jesus. It takes a multidisciplinary approach to historical Jesus research and making a significant, original contribution to the field.

The most accurate English translation of the Latin Vulgate available today. Quality Paperbound. With full color maps and presentation pages.

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An Exciting and Fun Way to Learn Scripture Through Puzzles!

The first in a series of puzzle books that are filled with handcrafted puzzles, "Great Puzzles from the Bible "serves two purposes: to entertain one's brain while expanding it. With sudoku, word search, Bible trivia, and crossword puzzles, this book is sure to build your Bible knowledge with fun for the whole family! Also included is a scorecard for recording your progress. With four levels of "The Bible Genius Series," you can have hours of fun while graduating from "Sunday school" to "Bible scholar"!

Situated in the years leading up to the overthrow of Judah by the Babylonians, Jeremiah's prophesies are set against a tense atmosphere of threat and invasion. Strongly warning of God's judgment and the nation's imminent catastrophe, Jeremiah lost credibility amongst his contemporaries as the years progressed, but the length of his book and the duration of his ministry establishes him as a major figure in the Old Testament. The fulfilment of his prophecies in later events of the Bible reassert the truth of his words and his speeches and prayers depict a God whose anger is a passionate response to the depths of love he feels for his people. Using personal anecdote, a witty and lively style, and drawing on his considerable theological knowledge, John Goldingay takes us deep into the unfolding story of the Old Testament.

Get more mileage out of your Strong's Concordance with this English Word Index

Every one of the millions of users of Strong's Exhaustive Concordance can now multiply its usefulness and benefit from the exclusive English Word Index created by Thomas Nelson. A convenient addition to Bible study resources for pastors, scholars, students, and those who want to dig deeper in their personal Bible study, this index offers an easy-to-use format for doing word studies more efficiently and completely.

The New Strong's(R) Guide to Bible Words helps you get the full benefit of your current Bible study resources-giving you access to over 14,000 biblical words, showing all Hebrew or Greek words that lie behind each English word, along with the number of times each occurs, Strong's numbers, and brief definitions.

If you own a Strong's Concordance, you'll want the New Strong's(R) Guide to Bible Words. If you want to do serious word studies, you won't want to be without this valuable tool.

A seasoned Bible scholar and an expert in organizational leadership and change offer principles for modern managers and leaders drawn from Paul's dynamic leadership style. In a unique blend of management theory and biblical scholarship, Ascough and Cotton demonstrate that Paul essentially wrote the book on how transformational leaders should operate. Thoroughly grounded in biblical studies and the academic study of leadership--yet written in a clear and readable style--their conclusions will challenge thinking in a variety of organizations.

Ann Monroe has written a fascinating book about the stunning variety of ways the Bible is preached, taught, studied, and revered in the United States today. Based on interviews with biblical scholars, ministers, and Bible study groups across the country, Monroe's book offers a rich mosaic of the Bible in American culture.

Make sure the Bible they find at their seat is something truly special. With the popular New King James Version set in Thomas Nelson's beautiful, new custom NKJV font, the NKJV Pew Bible is the perfect invitation to read God's word together. Available in three classic colors to complement a variety of churches and worship settings, the trusted choice for accuracy and readability is now better--and designed to stand the test of time.Features include:Thomas Nelson's beautiful, NEW custom NKJV fontWords of Christ in redCharts and mapsDurable construction, designed for years of use

This ESV Prayer Journal will guide you in a study on peace over 6 weeks, leading you to write and pray about finding peace with God, other people, and within our own hearts and minds.

The NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in today's context. To bring the ancient messages of the Bible into today's world, each passage is treated in three sections: Original Meaning. Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context. Bridging Contexts. A bridge between the world of the Bible and the world of today, built by discerning what is timeless in the timely pages of the Bible. Contemporary Significance. This section identifies comparable situations to those faced in the Bible and explores relevant application of the biblical messages. The author alerts the readers of problems they may encounter when seeking to apply the passage and helps them think through the issues involved. This unique, award-winning commentary is the ideal resource for today's preachers, teachers, and serious students of the Bible, giving them the tools, ideas, and insights they need to communicate God's Word with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written.

Sixty-Six Books. One Story. All About One Name. Encounter the living Jesus in all of Scripture. From the Passion movement, The Jesus Bible, ESV Edition, lifts Jesus up as the lead story of the Bible. Profound yet accessible study features help you meet Jesus throughout Scripture. See him in every book so that you may know him more intimately, love him more passionately, and walk with him more faithfully. Features: Introduction by Louie Giglio 66 book introductions highlight the story of Jesus in every book Six compelling essays on the grand narrative of Scripture guide you to treasure Jesus and encourage you to faithfully follow him as you participate in his story Over 300 full-page articles and nearly 700 sidebar articles reveal Jesus throughout all of Scripture Complete English Standard Version (ESV) text of the Bible Beautiful special-edition cover featuring the art of Joshua Noom Room for notes and journaling throughout ESV concordance Thumb indexed to make finding the books of the Bible easier Two ribbon markers 8.7-point type size